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Mitsubishi Colt vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Mitsubishi Colt vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Colt

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mitsubishi Colt is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

5 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 584 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 840 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is considerably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 661 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 179 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £53,100
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
Mitsubishi Colt
BMW 5 Series Touring

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Dimensions and Body

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Mitsubishi Colt

The Mitsubishi Colt is a compact city hatch that blends sensible practicality with cheeky, no-nonsense styling, making it a confident companion for tight streets and daily errands. It may not be a playground for driving purists, but its easy-to-live-with manners, modest running costs and surprisingly roomy cabin make it a smart, sensible pick for urban buyers who value reliability over showmanship.

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Mitsubishi Colt
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
BMW
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